SHOT Show 2026

[J.d. Popkes]

Yes, Nightforce is at the show. They already came by to see the new offerings from March.

Did you go look at them new nightforce scopes?

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

Did you go look at them new nightforce scopes?

No. And before you ask, I didn't look at Barska or Leapers riflescopes either.

 

[JFrank]

Yes, Nightforce is at the show. They already came by to see the new offerings from March.

Just being polite I’ll assume.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

No. And before you ask, I didn't look at Barska or Leapers riflescopes either.

Is it brand loyalty, you work for them, or what? In your mind is the gap that great between march and everything else that a nightforce might as well be a barska? That’d be something to behold. Might have to get some of them if they are that much better.

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

Is it brand loyalty, you work for them, or what? In your mind is the gap that great between march and everything else that a nightforce might as well be a barska? That’d be something to behold. Might have to get some of them if they are that much better.

I don't work for March and I don't sell their stuff or anybody else's. I have been using a March since 2011 or so and have never regretted it.
March refers to me as an ambassador for their brand and I have learned a great deal about their scopes and how they are designed and manufactured.
They send me stuff to test and I show a lot of it at the range. I provide March a lot of feedback from me as well as other people.
I attend SHOT at their invitation in their booth. I have met the founders and the engineering staff, etc.
They are a very small outfit that is totally dedicated to their products and their customers.
The material and care they use and assemble their products is beyond belief.
When you get a March and open the box, you get the feeling of utmost quality and strength.
In my opinion, there may be other vendors that exude some of the same feelings, but they haven't been mentioned here.

 

[valkson99]

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I think so, and so do a few discerning shooters. Well, more than a few.
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[valkson99]

Turtle,
I don't think you are reading the room well.

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

We are in the waning hours of SHOT Show 2026. It's been a hectic 4 days. I met a lot of people and talked quite a bit about optics and shooting with March scopes. The new products generated a lot of interest and questions.
Thanks to those of you who stopped by and identified themselves. Always great to meet fellow shooters.